Miami's arts scene

CaptionNew World Symphony academy and performance hall

Claudia Uribe / New World Symphony

Twenty-five years ago, Miami was considered a cultural wasteland by the art savvy. Now, the South Florida city has transformed itself into a vibrant cultural mecca. Adding to the buzz is Miami Beach's Frank Gehry-designed New World Symphony academy and performance hall. Among other things, it features a massive projection wall on the exterior.

Twenty-five years ago, Miami was considered a cultural wasteland by the art savvy. Now, the South Florida city has transformed itself into a vibrant cultural mecca. Adding to the buzz is Miami Beach's Frank Gehry-designed New World Symphony academy and performance hall. Among other things, it features a massive projection wall on the exterior. (Claudia Uribe / New World Symphony)